Vegetables

Lettuce: when it's in season and what to cook

Lettuce is usually at its best from April to June and September to October across much of the US. That includes now.

April, May, June, September, October

How to pick it

Choose heads with crisp, bright leaves and no browning at the cut end.

How to keep it

Wash, spin dry and refrigerate wrapped in a towel inside a bag or box.

Months are when each item is usually at its best across much of the US. Seasons start earlier in warm places and later in cool ones, and they shift from year to year, so your local farm stand or market is the best guide.

Recipes with lettuce

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